Melissa Ferry is a big believer in the benefits of allowing students to use fidget toys in the classroom. She points to research indicating that playing with fidget toys — little gadgets, cubes, ...

Fidget toys are not new. These handheld objects come in all shapes and sizes, from stress balls to putty and bracelets. For years, fidgets have been used as tools by teachers, therapists and parents ...

You can find fidget spinners hypnotically whirring away in classrooms all over the country, but could this year's latest toy craze prove to be more than a mere distraction during EQAO exam week? In ...

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- The latest toy craze fits in the palm of your hand. It's gaining popularity among children and adults alike, and it isn't just used for fun. There's the Fidget Spinner, which ...

One girl nearly died choking on her fidget spinner. Her X-ray shows one of the broken parts stuck in her throat. Her mother went on Facebook with this warning: "I wish to offer some word of caution ...

Fidget toys are more than a fad. From helping with job-related stress, calming nerves at social gatherings, or simply filling a need to keep your hands busy so your mind can focus better, fidget toys ...

First there were the fidget spinners, then the squishies, then the pop toys, then the faux game controllers, bendable this-and-thats and a number of other hand-held items that my kids could manipulate ...

If you know a middle school kid, or a parent or teacher of one, chances are you’ve seen the simple little colorful device that’s driving them all crazy lately. It’s called a fidget spinner, and even ...

If you're thinking about buying your kids a fidget spinner this holiday season, you may want to think twice. This inexpensive and addictive little toy is already the topic of choking hazard warnings ...